If you want people to really listen to you when you are talking, you must model good listening skills. Look at the person who is talking and use your eyes, your ears, and your body language to show that you understand what they are saying as opposed to just hearing their voice.

For a kid who loves the slick production of video games on the iPad, something as simple as a turntable baffles and amazes him.

In a recent KidsHealth survey, almost 90 percent of students said they felt stress day in and day out. And when kids are stressed, their parents are as well.

Fall decorations on a budget! How to make a great scarecrow without breaking the bank!

A few weeks ago, I had the unfortunate opportunity to watch my youngest son attempt to climb out of his crib head first.

Want to know how to carve the best pumpkin? You'll find tons of tips here, along with a few secrets on how to keep your jack-o-lantern spooking up the neighborhood longer.

The kids are back at school everyday and that means one thing, diseases! I am pretty sure as soon as they stepped over the threshold their noses began running like tiny little faucets.

Making friends is one of the best parts of childhood. But how do you turn a friendship into a best bud friendship?

At our homeschool group the kids made homemade ice cream in a bag! How fun. It sounded like something we needed to try at home so we gave it a shot.

Once you've squeezed that last drop of honey out of that cute little bear bottle, do not throw it away! Instead, reuse those bottles to make easy, GREEN honey bear bubble bath.

The Piano Dust Buster app introduces children to the piano and lets you practice on iPad, iPhone or a real piano!

Other than the random chunks of locks I've managed to chop off this was Teebs' first official haircut, and in this amazing stroke of luck he was a quiet, well-behaved, stoic little man.

I write down things that make me laugh and things I think are interesting or far-fetched. I want to say it's so I can entertain my readers, but it's really because I forget EVERYTHING.

Cell phones have drastically impacted the way that people communicate. It is important to establish age-appropriate boundaries for your child when it comes to using a cell phone.

Sports have always been a part of my life. I loved being part of a team and I always hoped my kids would want to play.

Fall is the best time of year to attend the farmers' market. The produce is the perfect fusion of the late summer and the early fall harvests.

School is back in session and we have a great science project idea that's sure to put your child to the head of the class.

Feeling pregnant is breathing a little bit deeper with each breath because there is an extra bit of life inside of you. It's warmth and love and dreams.

It never fails. We make a grocery list. We go shopping. We arrive home to discover we forgot to put several items on the lists we absolutely need.

Planning a getaway with the entire family for fall break? Here are some tips for packing, traveling and getting through airport security with kids.

Music has a transcendent effect on those who listen to it. Cultures around the world have independently developed musical traditions that are crucial for their religious and cultural events.

When my kids have bad days I always tell them that is why we have tomorrows, so we have a new day to try again. Thank goodness.

Our tooth fairy boxes weren't the prettiest or the most ingenious idea, but the kids liked it, we didn't have to spend any money and it only took a few minutes!

There's nothing quite like a sick baby to really make you appreciate your kids.

Summer is waning and the last grill of the season should be a great one! What's more fun than kebabs?